School of Law - Students
Miami Law Team Runners-Up at Robert Orseck Moot Court Competition
The state moot court competition, now in its 51st year, is hosted by The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division.
Markus Award Bestowed to Recent Miami Law Graduate
The School of Law clinics have conferred the award to Sissi Lopez Diaz Jensen, J.D. '24, for her exceptional leadership and achievements, embodying the compassionate legacy of alumnus Stuart Markus.
At The Hague, Students Finish Fifth Worldwide at the ICC Moot Court Competition
At the 11th International Criminal Court Competition, Miami Law also ranked Best Team of the Americas Region and advanced to the semifinals.
Three Miami Law Students Win CLEA Awards
The Clinical Legal Education Association allows law schools to nominate one student or team yearly for national recognition in the clinical and externship categories.
Juneteenth: ‘A day for commemoration, serious contemplation’
A law school professor and a historian and the University’s former special advisor on race explore the legacy of the historical proclamation that abolished slavery.
HOPE Summer Fellowships Provide Meaningful Advocacy Opportunities
The fellows work full-time with nonprofit and government organizations for nine weeks, assisting with legal advocacy, policy development, and implementation.
LL.M. Student Gains Hands-On Experience Through Practicum at Chilean Music Festival
Miami Law student Linda Luaces spent time in Santiago, working with Lotus Producciones, which managed the legal side of hosting Lollapalooza Chile.
School of Law Shines at Willem Vis Moot Competition: Success Across Continents
The moot team participated at Moot Shanghai, Vis East in Hong Kong, and Vis West in Vienna, representing the only American university to achieve the milestone.
Celebrating the Achievements of the Newest Legal Minds
Graduates from the School of Law were treated to an inspiring commencement ceremony, as the speakers delivered powerful life lessons designed to motivate and uplift law school graduates.
Clinic Steps Up for Homeowners Affected by MV Realty Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Clinic students create an educational video for homeowners impacted by an organization’s bankruptcy filing.
Clinic Contributes to Legal Victory for Children's Privacy Rights
The case hinged on whether a child's right to protect their private communications in therapy could be involuntarily waived by the child's Guardian ad Litem.
Students Engage in Pro Bono Work During Spring Break
Miami Law students participated in three alternative Spring Break trips where they assisted survivors of domestic violence, indigent defendants, and refugees and asylum seekers.
Mother and Son Navigate the Law School Experience
Jessica Knopf and Josh Benzadon found strength and value in attending the School of Law together.
Accomplished Student Earns Dual J.D., M.D. Degrees
Jordan Brooks will start his career working at Boston Consulting Group, where he will focus on health care and life science and social impact management consulting.
From Unconventional Path to Student Commencement Speaker
Ann Turner Light will address the graduating class at this year's School of Law commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11.
